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The Contractor
Elizabeth Chase is busy remodeling her new home with her lawyer husband, Paul and daughter, McKenzie. To make sure it's finished before a charity event they're hosting, the couple hire a contractor, Javier, to help. However Elizabeth starts to grow suspicious of Javier and learns that he'd targeted the family all along. Now, to save her family, Elizabeth will have to take matters into her own hands.
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Plot Summary
A former Marine is tasked with a high-stakes mission to protect a valuable witness. However, he soon finds himself caught in a dangerous conspiracy involving corrupt officials and ruthless criminals. Trust becomes a luxury as he navigates a treacherous path, unsure of who to believe.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. While some performances were deemed adequate, the overall execution failed to impress.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality in its plot and execution.
Action sequences are predictable and uninspired.
Performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Contractor' is largely absent from public records, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 2013, 'The Contractor' starring Wes Bentley is a different film from the 2022 Chris Pine movie of the same name.
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